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Friday, September 9, 2016

WIW Roundup & Grace Like Rain

Hello! I interrupt my my two-part series on organization for a "what I wore round up". And, If you're in the mood for extra ramblings, you've come to the right place. I have Chrissy thoughts waiting for you at the bottom of this post. Enjoy! ;)

Outfit 1: Fringe Vest

In this get up I'm sporting two of my new fall items and about mid-day I regretted the fringe vest and black jean combo! As soon as I got home I changed into a pair of burgundy shorts and felt like a new woman. Fall is not quite here.

Outfit Breakdown:

Top: LOFT (old)

Fringe Vest: Marisa Jill's Boutique

Jeans: WHBM

Shoes: Fall Addition! - Clarks

Handbag: Gift

Jewelry: Premier Designs

2. Lace Dress

This soft, feminine dress is wonderfully comfortable and has a length that makes it appropriate for just about anything. Adding the ankle boots to my closet inspired me to give this dress another go.

Outfit breakdown:

Dress: Altar'd State clearance find

Denim Jacket: Old Navy (old)

Backpack Purse: Clarks - clearance find

Ankle Boots: Fall Addition! - Clarks

3. "Grace Like Rain"

As soon as my sister handed me the completed screen-printed tee, I knew how I would style it and I knew the first wear would be singing back up for the HS worship band (my vocal comfy place). *Truth: I sing far more like I'm in a Broadway musical than a "cool" rocker but I like to pretend...

I love the necessary reminder (for me anyway) printed on this tee. "Grace Like Rain." I'm here and who I am because of His grace. Unmerited favor. Last week was full of life lessons of what it meant to receive undeserved favor from the Creator of all people and all things. In this particular season, His grace came in the form of an envelope from an anonymous friend with a gift and note to "just accept". Grace was revealed in the prompting of just the right song at just the right time. Like sweet refreshment grace arrived packaged in timely words of encouragement from a friend. And because of my "busyness" over the summer and almost neglect of spending personal time with Him, I couldn't feel more undeserving. As if, I would be more deserving if I spent hours with Him daily!

I know it doesn't work that way. I understand that I cannot earn His love or forgiveness. It is a gift. BUT, the unexpected blessings were bittersweet because the timing of these gifts reminded me of how much I fall short and I don't fully grasp the concept of grace.

Grace like rain. Showers of grace. Do I want to continue in this life of distraction and busyness because I think God will dole out showers of grace no matter what?? NO! That is why I wept at His generous outpouring. I don't want to try to work for His favor but I do want to please Him. Could this be a response of love towards my heavenly Father instead of doing "works" because that is what I know I should be doing? Praying this is one more step of growth.

What are your thoughts on God and the grace He shares about in the Bible?

"Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given." John 1:16

"But he said to me, “Mygraceissufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

6 comments:

I'm so glad I discovered your blog, Chrissy! Grace is like rain. God is always there for us. Even when we forget Him; even when we're so busy with worldly things, he remains the same. Have a wonderful weekend <3

Hello!

I'm Chrissy! This blogging venture began with plans to share thoughts on clean eating with some attempts to grow in my own personal style. Well, I'm still crunchy but I learned that I like playing in my closet and chatting about life in general a whole lot more. Welcome to my journey on developing my personal style and sharing my successes and failures with you!